New Delhi: Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh began his second consecutive five-year term on Thursday, becoming the first Indian to serve two terms as the head of the varsity.

According to a notification issued by the university on Thursday, Singh has been reappointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University for a second term of five years with effect from October 8, 2026.

The notification said the reappointment was made by the President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the university, in exercise of powers conferred under Statute 11-F of the Delhi University Act.

Singh's second term was conveyed to the university by the Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education through a letter dated July 2, 2026.

"Accordingly, Professor Yogesh Singh shall continue as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi for a second term of five years with effect from 8th October, 2026 (afternoon)," the notification said.

Maurice Gwyer, a British lawyer, judge, and academic administrator, had served as Vice-Chancellor of DU for nearly 12 years, from 1938 to 1950.